Birnessite

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Birnessite

(Na,Ca,K)₀.₆(Mn⁴⁺,Mn³⁺)₂O₄·(H₂O)₁.₅

Hydroxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Na,Ca,K)₀.₆(Mn⁴⁺,Mn³⁺)₂O₄·(H₂O)₁.₅
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
1,5 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.FL.45
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Bir
Locality
🇬🇧 Birness (Ellon)
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Birness (Ellon)

Source: Wikidata

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